75: Jay Famiglietti Discusses Agriculture's Role in California's Water Crisis
September 12, 2022
Matt Matern interviews Jay Famiglietti about California's water crisis. Jay explains the crisis is worsening due to prolonged dry periods and excessive agricultural water use, which consumes 80% of the state's supply.
He criticizes inadequate government actions and calls for efficient practices like drip irrigation. Famiglietti also stresses the need for a national water strategy, better industry water accounting, and public awareness. He highlights the urgency for effective water management solutions.
Matt Matern interviews Jay Famiglietti about California's water crisis. Jay explains the crisis is worsening due to prolonged dry periods and excessive agricultural water use, which consumes 80% of the state's supply.
He criticizes inadequate government actions and calls for efficient practices like drip irrigation. Famiglietti also stresses the need for a national water strategy, better industry water accounting, and public awareness. He highlights the urgency for effective water management solutions.
He criticizes inadequate government actions and calls for efficient practices like drip irrigation. Famiglietti also stresses the need for a national water strategy, better industry water accounting, and public awareness. He highlights the urgency for effective water management solutions.